Pin the facing on the neckline and the back opening edges. The shoulder seams meet. Stitch. Trim allowances and snip in. Cut the corners at a slant. Fold the facing and allowances inside. Pin, then press. Stitch the facing on the allowance of the shoulder seams. Topstitch the neckline and opening edges narrowly (b).

Pin the bias strips on the armhole, right sides facing. The raw edges are positioned on the allowance. Topstitch the bias strips _” (1 cm) narrowly. Trim allowances and snip in. Press the bias strips inside the armhole and the allowances inside the dress (d).

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